"You start on day one. Twelve weeks later you are guaranteed to have some outcome that’s favorable--favorable for your blood pressure, for weight control, as well as in the fight against preventing heart disease."
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At the end of any journey, it’s always nice to reflect on the experience and enjoy the exhilaration that comes with accomplishment. During the past 12 weeks, seven real women have opened their hearts and minds to women across the country. They’ve revealed struggles, shared empowering messages, offered valuable tips and served as genuine advocates for this program.
During the Choose To Move challenge, these women not only engaged in physical activity, they discovered a community of women who share a common goal – increase physical activity in order to develop a healthier lifestyle. Their success is a direct result of determination, commitment and the support they received from those in the Choose To Move community.
From a mom with three kids to a full-time college student to women in the workplace, our real women take on many important roles. And as women juggling multiple responsibilities, we want to be the best we can be - a common thread among women in America. However, in order to be the best for our families, we must do what’s best for ourselves. Our seven real women did exactly that! Each woman, in her own way, learned how to make time for physical activity and develop better eating habits!
For Ruann, Kara, Lisa, Melanie, Vernita, Kathleen and Zulema, the 12-week challenge has come to an end. However, the ultimate reality is that their life-long journey to maintain a healthy lifestyle has only begun. No matter where you are in this journey, I encourage you to rely on women in the Choose To Move community, as well as those around you. Take advantage of the Choose To Move program and turn this challenge into a way of life.
My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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Mar 13 | Lisa said …
Thank you so much for your time and expertise. I'm so honored to have you with us. You have already given me tips to turn my life around. I hope to make you proud. I'm sure as a doctor it feels good to see people taking your advice and really making a change for the better.
Mar 17 | Vernita said …
Hello Dr. Mieres,
How can I measure my MET Level to determine my progress since the inception of the Choose To Move Program?
~Vernita
Mar 20 | Pamela Carico said …
I can relate to the increase of exercise but no weight loss, I have been walking two times a day 3/4 mile each time and still no weight loss. It sure is frustrating. However, like you I feel better too.
Mar 21 | Bess said …
I have arthritis in my knees. I have been recieving injections in them with the cocks comb solution and also cortizone shots. I have almost no cartilige in either knee. I need some excercises that will not hurt so badly. I cannot do hardly any walking at all due to the severe pain. I am at least 70 pounds over weight for my height and I am 48 years old. WE have farm and I am unable to work on it like to have in the past. I get very flustrated. Please hlep with me with a excercise plan.
Mar 21 | Patty said …
I quit smoking 10 weeks ago but still feel so tired. I have not been able to stick to an exercise routine. When I was younger I was athletic but now I feel old, stiff and out of shape. 53 and frustrated
Mar 21 | Joyce Ndubueze said …
Will like to maintain my good cholesterol and have my bad cholesterol under control.
Mar 21 | Marsha said …
I am on day 3-it scares me because I have done this a billion times. If I could take all the day 3's and combine them, I would be very healthy. I need to get to day 33, and then day 333 etc. I need staying power! But I have to admit, it was very difficult to 'decide' to even start day one! I need to celebrate each day!
May 31 | Dorothy said …
Hello,
It was by accident I came upon this website. I was looking for other information and I found myself here. I want to start doing something about my overweight and inactivity. I am up to 193 lbs., I suffer from asthma and allergies and I believe it is all related to the increased weight. I do not exercise anymore and I am willing to go through your 12 week program to inprove my health. Thank you
Jul 11 | ERIKA ALLEN said …
I WANT TO GET DOWN TO A 100 POUNDS CAN YOU HELP ME?I WEIGH NOW 137 POUNDS.THANKS
Sep 24 | christina said …
willing to do my best and never give up.
Dec 22 | MARY MAGEE said …
I have tried many ways to loose weight but have failed everyone. I am now trying to get healthy first and let the weight issues be second to getting healthy.
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